Monday, August 27, 2007

When a Soldier Comes Home.

Post 297 - - - - - - Monday, 27th August, 2007.

Hello My Friends ~~ I hope everything is going very well for youand that the weekend was a happy one. All well here and a nice day23 C so things are looking up in Shepparton. I even pulled a fewweeds today, but cannot do too much of that. A bit at a time.

The two photos tonight were taken by Peter when he was here lastyear. They are more cows - - in this case, Jumping over the moon!!!

. . .to be tolerant of people who complain about the hassle of getting to work

. . .to be understanding when a co-worker complains about a bad night's sleep

. . . to be silent when people pray to God for a new car.

. . .to control his panic when his wife tells him to drive slower.

. . .to be grateful that he fights for the freedom of speech.

. . .to be compassionate when a businessman is afraid of flying.

. . .to keep from laughing when anxious parents say they are afraid tosend their kids to summer camp.

. . .to keep from ridiculing someone who complains about hot weather.

. . .to control his frustration when a colleague gripes about his cold coffee.

. . .ti remain calm when his daughter complains about having to walk the dog.

. . .to be civil when people complain about their jobs.

. . .to just walk away when someone says they only get 2 weeks vacation.

. . .to be happy for a friend's new hot tub.

. . .to be forgiving when someone says how hard it is to have a new babyin the house.

. . .not to punch a wall, when someone says we should pull out immediately.

The one thing harder than being a soldier - - - - is loving one.<><>

Time for a few jokes - - -

Three Holy Men and a Bear.

A priest, a Pentecostal preacher, and a rabbi all served as chaplainsto the students of Northern Michigan University in Marquette.They would get together two or three times a week for coffee and totalk shop.

One day, someone made the comment that preaching to people isn't reallythat hard. A real challenge would be to preach to a bear. One thing led toanother, and they decided to do an experiment. They would all go out intothe woods, find a bear, preach to it and try to convert it.

Seven days later, they all came together to discuss their experiences.

Father Flannery, who had his arm in a sling, was on crutches, and hadvarious bandages on his body and limbs, went first. "Well," he said,"I went into the woods to find me a bear and when I found him, I beganto read him from the Catechism. Well that bear wanted nothing to dowith me and began to slap me around. So I quickly grabbed my holywater, sprinkled him and he became as gentle as a lamb. The bishopis coming out next week to give him his first communion andconfirmation."

Reverend Billy Bob spoke next. He was in a wheel-chair, had one armand both legs in casts, and had an IV drip. In his best fire-and-brimstoneoratory, he claimed, "Well, brothers, you know that we don't sprinkle!!I went out and found me a bear, and I began to read from God's holyword. But that bear wanted nothing to do with me. Si I took hold of himand we began to wrestle. We wrestled down one hill, up another anddown another until we came to a creek. So I quickly dunked him andbaptized his hairy soul. And just like you said, he became as gentle as alamb. We spent the rest of the day praising Jesus."

The priest and the reverend both looked at the rabbi, who was lying in ahospital bed. He was in a body cast and traction with IVs and monitorsrunning in and out of him. He was in really bad shape. The rabbi lookedup and said, "Looking back on it, circumcision may not have been thebest way to start."<><>

Q. Why does it take 100million sperm to fertilise one egg ?A Because not one will stop and ask directions.<><>

How do you keep your husband from reading your e mails?Rename the folder "Instruction Manuals.<><>

Two blondes living in Townsville were sitting on a beach talking.

One blonde says to the other; "Which do you think is fartheraway . . . . Melbourne or the moon?

The other blonde turns and says, "Hellooooooooooo, can yousee Melbourne from here ?"<><>

I'm back from my trip and now ready to get caught up with my blogging friends!! I had tons of cucumbers waiting for me when I got home plus a pail full of yellow beans again so I was busy with that all day but now I'm taking a break for blogging:-)

Thank you SO much for the Inspirational award...it means a lot to me coming from you because you inspire me every day!! I will accept the award with pleasure:-)

I so enjoyed seeing the picture of your grandfather on your Saturday post...also the one of your mom. You look so much like her, Merle!! Beautiful!

Loved reading all the jokes, stories and quotes...you mentioned it was 23c over there...it's the same temp here today:-)

dear merle;thanks for the award.I would put the logo on my side bar but being a computer drop out I dont know how.but thank you so much for thinking of me.I enjoyed tonights posts.as always you have good stuff to read.I was out of town for a few days dog sitting.and so I am way behind again.have a great week and God bless.((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))):)

Merle,Loved your blog site.I am chief of staff at the Shepparton News and would love to do a story on your for our paper about your blogging activities.What do you think?You can email me at david.wood@sheppnews.com.auor phone 5820 3221

Thanks for dropping by my blog. You've now seen your brother out in the wilderness during our 2002 around Australia trip.Yep, I'll be able to find some more videos to post, especially one about the Hoop Snake. Ever heard of this critter??

“When a Soldier Comes Home” is a compelling picture of the combat soldier returning home. What is not mentioned is, if he/she is a U.S. soldier, she/he won’t be home very long before being ordered back into combat.

Hi Merle,Gee you've been busy, collecting interesting things for this blog! You have such an eclectic range of items, no wonder you have a large following! I'm going to add you to my blog roll as well...struth, I'm going to need to give up one of my other hobbies in order to read all the blogs I visit these days! I believe you will be having some visitors from the Big Smoke in a couple of weeks; I know you'll enjoy their company - I do!